Tropico 4 slated for a Q2 2011 release

Kalypso Media has just sent word that Tropico 4 will be gracing the PC and Xbox 360 sometime during Q2 2011.

The latest installment in the city building/strategy series expands the franchise with new missions, maps, buildings, enhancements to the political and economic systems and much more. You are placed in the shoes of El Presidente, the tyrannical dictator of the island paradise of Tropico and you must ensure that Tropico moves with the changing tide. The decisions you make will shape the future of Tropico, and more importantly, the size of your piggy bank.

Tropico 4 will also bring social interaction to the table with the integration of Facebook and Twitter on the PC version. One can post comments directly on the Twiiter from the game and the game will automatically update your progress. Screenshots can also be directly posted on Facebook to test your medal against the online leaderboards.

Here are the key features the game has to offer:-

• New campaign : Face 20 new challenging missions across 10 entirely new maps
• Build Your Vision of Island Perfection: Not only are the graphics enhanced, but 20 new buildings including the stock exchange, shopping mall, aqua park and a mausoleum for El Presidente allow you to craft your perfect balance of beauty and economic efficiency
• State of Emergency : Six new interactive disasters including volcanoes, droughts and tornadoes prove that Mother Nature can be a tougher adversaries than opponents bent on your political ouster
• Council of Ministers: Appoint selected citizens to ministerial posts to help push through and enact your more controversial decisions and edicts
• National Agenda: Receive objectives from Tropican factions, foreign geopolitical powers or opportunities relating to current island events that can further or hamper your dictatorial ambitions
• Facebook and Twitter integration: Post live Tweets directly from the game or create posts automatically upon completion of missions, unlocking achievements, etc. Store and display achievements and screenshots of your ultimate island empire on facebook and compare your Dictator Rankings against others online (Windows PC only feature)

We will let you know when the game receives a concrete release date.